This pamphlet on revolutionary Georgia is one of a series designed for use in the state's public schools. The objective is to present a clear, concise picture of Georgia's history during the American Revolution. The first and major part of the text presents an historical summary. It describes how Georgia was an early and strong supporter of the Constitution of the United States because it needed national support to protect its land holdings from the Indians, Spanish, and French. Under the Articles of Confederation, Georgia received little help. Wanting a strong central government, Georgia readily sent four delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. The four delegates, more interested in dealing with the Indian menace and the security of the state than with ideas and theories, stayed for the signing of the Constitution in September. One month later, the Georgia state legislature met in special session to prepare for war with the Indians. A bill calling for a convention to ratify the Constitution passed with no dissent. The bill was regarded as a measure to get national help in the fight against the Indians. On January 2, 1788, anxious to get the security a strong national government could provide, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the Constitution. The second part of the phamphlet provides a teacher's guide for teaching this unit which focuses on Georgia's role in the Constitutional Convention. The guide outlines objectives, suggests a time frame, and lists class activities. (LAA)

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